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Calibers 794, 794(S), 794(7) -- WSC, Factory F, Guild [message #11625]

Tue, 12 November 2019 22:39

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Registered: May 2019
Location: Cincinnati

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(edited to correct "Factory F" to Frey--not Favre Razz

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Size: 10.5 ligne
Config: Open Face
Dial feet: 11 & 5 positions
Dial release mech: friction (no screws)
Variants: 794 (15j, no seconds), 794s (15j, sub-seconds), 7497 (17j, no seconds)

I've just found several variants of this caliber in my collection--all from ca1920 to 1922--thought it might be interesting to see what changed & what didn't. Two are marked "Factory F," and all appear to have been finished by Frey vs. ebauched.

I'm noticing that all "Factory F" marked watches from this period that I own or see on the forum share the same simple stud carrier & click. All mine also have a 6 digit progressive serial number stamped on the front plate by the winding works. May help point out what's Frey finished vs. a Frey ebauche finished at another factory, if others have noticed the same.

They all seem to have 3 adjustments, too...

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201203 - factory F stamped; no caliber # stamped

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203644 - factory F stamped; no caliber # stamped; G Pilot Quality 10.5L case # 610367 engraved "1920"

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Frey W Co (Delmar): sn 240775, now with 1922 tariff stamps

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		Calibers 794, 794(S), 794(7) -- WSC, Factory F, Guild By: Case on Tue, 12 November 2019 22:39
		Re: Calibers 794, 794(S), 794(7) -- WSC, Factory F, Guild By: timeliz on Fri, 15 November 2019 23:01
		Re: Calibers 794, 794(S), 794(7) -- WSC, Factory F, Guild By: Case on Mon, 18 November 2019 15:17

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